On April 17, at the 25th anniversary ceremony of the smart brand held during the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show, smart's new model-smart Elf #3 was officially released. The new car is positioned as a pure electric SUV. While continuing the family design style, it also incorporates... The coupe body shape is more dynamic than the smart Elf #1. At the same time, officials emphasized that from 2022 to 2024, a new model will be launched every year to build a new generation of smart pure electric family.
The design of smart Elf #3 is still designed by the Mercedes-Benz global design team. The appearance continues the family design language pioneered by smart Elf #1. The Y-shaped front face runs through the light strip and smart Elf #1 In the same vein, but the details are different. In addition, the "shark nose" shaped reminder grille is flatter than the Smart Elf #1's grille, with an active air intake grille inside; air channels are also designed at both ends of the front enclosure to further optimize the aerodynamic performance of the vehicle. , the drag coefficient of smart Elf #3 is as low as 0.27Cd.
The body size of the new car is 4400/1844/1556mm, and the wheelbase is 2785mm. In addition to the body height, other parameters have increased compared to the smart Elf #1, so the smart Elf #3 has also "grown" into a compact car. SUV. The design on the side of the body is still simple, and the smart logo has been moved from the C-pillar position of smart Elf #1 to the front fender; the new car is also equipped with 19-inch two-color aluminum alloy wheels with tire specifications of 245/45 R19.
As a coupe SUV, the rear design of Smart Elf #3 is still very coordinated, and the roof line from the A-pillar to the C-pillar is very stretched. At the same time, Smart Elf #3 has a "waist-reducing" design above the rear wheel eyebrow, which further highlights the muscle tone of the new car. Under the leadership of the Mercedes-Benz global design team, the taillights of smart Elf #3 have become more and more Mercedes-Benz.
In terms of interior, Smart Elf #3 also continues the same family design as Smart Elf #1, adopting a T-shaped layout with a 12.8-inch central control screen in the center. The most obvious difference between the interiors of smart Elf #3 and smart Elf #1 is the air-conditioning outlet below the central control screen. The three-circular air outlet of smart Elf #3 is different from that of smart Elf #1. In addition, the car system of Smart Elf #3 continues to be equipped with the 8155 chip, but the image of the virtual assistant has changed from the little fox of Smart Elf #1 to a little leopard, which also caters to the more dynamic positioning of Smart Elf #3.
smart Elf #3 will also continue to launch high-performance BRABUS models, with a more aggressive appearance sports package and an air intake opening decoration above the front logo. The interior design of the BRABUS model is consistent with that of the regular model. It uses a black interior with red stitching to create a sporty atmosphere. At the same time, the outer ring of the steering wheel is also made of suede leather instead of the leather material of the regular model.
In terms of power, smart Elf #3 provides consumers with two power options: single-motor rear-drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive. The maximum power of the single-motor rear-drive model is 200kW; the dual-motor four-wheel drive model has an additional power on the front axle. A permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum power of 115kW, with a total power of 315kW. In terms of battery, the official has not yet given any more information. The new car is scheduled to be launched at the end of this year and will be launched on the European market in 2024. How much do you think Smart Elf #3 will sell for? Welcome to exchange and discuss in the comment area.
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Editor: Zhou You